Thinking about a trip across country
I am probably being too ambitious based on my set up but I have been itching to take myself and my family out west for a family camping Trip. Here are my two major concerns and maybe you fine folks ...
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I grew up traveling with my parents in an old '57 Mercury. We carried an umbrella tent and a gas stove in the trunk. My parents had the big tent and the 3 boys had the small tents. Once I got to college, we traveled across country every summer just for the fun of it in old cars with a box of tools and sleeping bags and little else.
Some families can handle a lot of togetherness better than others. I would stop along the way and get your kids some exercise by hiking and running around. Sometimes my Dad would lose his patience and stop the car. We would tell us to get out and run behind the car for awhile. We were athletes and did not mind.
Bring at least one tent for your older kids. That will give everyone some separation and privacy. It teaches kids independence. Maybe 2 small tents.
There is nothing wrong with your truck and 5er, you just have to know your family before you commit to a long trip. Our trips sound Spartan today, but we all loved them. We are still serious road warriors.
Some families can handle a lot of togetherness better than others. I would stop along the way and get your kids some exercise by hiking and running around. Sometimes my Dad would lose his patience and stop the car. We would tell us to get out and run behind the car for awhile. We were athletes and did not mind.
Bring at least one tent for your older kids. That will give everyone some separation and privacy. It teaches kids independence. Maybe 2 small tents.
There is nothing wrong with your truck and 5er, you just have to know your family before you commit to a long trip. Our trips sound Spartan today, but we all loved them. We are still serious road warriors.
